Evaporation problems

[Alentino]

for those using MH without tank hood, ever worried about long term damage to household appliances in the room due to saltwater evaporation? is is really that bad anyway?

my mum is worried sick about it and is determined to stop me from setting up a new tank when our new house comes. i told her to forget it as i'm equally determined to install one.

[ai[k²]wan]

my mum heard rumors from my aunt that saltwater tank in house furniture spoil easily. i think my aunt is just jealous of my tank la hhaha..

form my knowledge, no salt spills means ok furniture, of coz if u spill salt on tv sure die mah.. evaporation does not take away salt at all.

[Alentino]

logically it should'nt be much of a problem since i'm using chiller not cooling fan right? but i think i'm gonna have problems convincing her

[Achilles Tang]

Reducing salt spray is the key to preventing corrosion problems.

Evaporation is just water. Salt still stays behind in the tank.

[junyong84]

IMO, when saltwater evopartion...a trace amt of salt is lost to the air too... but its harmless.... coz u haf to consider that almost all our rain come from the sea..

abt salt damaging stuff...i haf no idea??? salt preverse food dun they?? haha

[ah^siao]

for your info.. houses nearby the seaside will have their funiture rust more easily.. as there is sea breeze.. as for home? i think lesser cauz evaporation is only on water not the salt...(THAT"S HOW we got our salt from)

[Alentino]

AT, you mean salt spray as in tank water splashing out due to power head and stuffs?

has anyone have spoilt furniture due to reef tank in room so far?

[blacknails]

No I have 2 saltwater tanks in my room which contains my computer and tv and game consoles and nothing has ever spoilt due to water evaporation. I think that spraying would be caused by having air stones in the saltwater tank pumping air.. But of course the merits and detriments of having air stones within the tank pumping air is rather debatable...

For me, I haven't faced any problems.. And I hope none of you will..